Schenectady County is nestled in the state of New York. With a land mass of 209 square miles, Schenectady County is one of the smallest counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the top with 14,655 inhabitants. Schenectady County's population density of urban makes it one of the least thickly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Schenectady, with a population of 156,661.

Schenectady County is one of the more affluent regions in the state. The median income for Schenectady County residents is $44,189, putting the area in in the top fifth of all counties in New York. Reflecting this, the average home price in Schenectady County is $95,108, slightly above the state average of $182,342.    Continued below...